About

Victoria Sweet Soul Choir

since circa 2004
Formerly known as The Victoria Soul Gospel Choir, Checo & the Sweet Soul Choir is a 5-part harmony choir singing Motown, Soul, R&B, and Soul Gospel, led by Motown veteran Checo Tohomaso. We usually practice on Tuesday evenings at Holland House, 733 Vanalman Ave. For more information, email us at info@sweetsoulchoir.ca. Come sing with us!
Funk/R&B
Available but Seeking Musicians

Current Lineup

Checo Tohomaso
Musical Director
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Community Events

Past Events

04
Nov
2025
18:00 20:00
Do You Love Soul & Motown?
Checo & the Sweet Soul Choir welcome a new season of music and fun.
Holland House, 733 Vanalman Ave.
Event can be attended in person
08
Oct
2022
19:30 21:30
A Thanksgiving of Voices
An energizing night of songs featuring 2 amazing choirs!
$25
The Farquhar at UVic
Event can be attended in person
10
May
2019
19:30 21:30
Mom's the Word Benefit Concert: Victoria Soul Gospel Choir, David Vest
Friday May 10th at First Metropolitan Church, 952 Balmoral at Quadra. Doors at ...
$25
United Commons (First Metropolitan United Church)
Event can be attended in person
29
Jun
2018
18:30
Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
Bring a blanket and picnic, and enjoy the free music in a beautiful setting as O...
Free
Willows Beach Park
Event can be attended in person
16
Dec
2017
19:30
Victoria Soul Gospel Choir Christmas Benefit Concert: Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
The Victoria Soul Gospel Choir's Christmas Benefit Concert is our biggest event ...
$20
United Commons (First Metropolitan United Church)
Event can be attended in person
16
Dec
2017
19:30
Christmas Benefit Concert: Checo Tohomaso, Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
PUT SOME GOSPEL SOUL INTO YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON! The dynamic and high-energy Vic...
$20
United Commons (First Metropolitan United Church)
Event can be attended in person
11
May
2017
19:00
Mother's Day Concert: Victoria Soul Gospel Choir, Victoria Freedom Gospel Choir
Eldercare Foundation invites you to join us for a special concert in celebration...
$25
The Farquhar at UVic
Event can be attended in person
10
Dec
2016
19:30
Motown-inspired Christmas Concert to Benefit Learning Through Loss: Victoria Sou...
“So much fun…a highlight of the Holiday Season!” Victoria Soul Gospel C...
$20
United Commons (First Metropolitan United Church)
Event can be attended in person
08
Oct
2016
19:30 21:30
Thanksgiving Giving Thanks: Checo Tohomaso, Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
The Victoria Soul Gospel Choir Featuring CHECO TOHOMASO, formerly of the bands ...
$25
Dave Dunnet Performing Arts Theatre, Oak Bay High School
Event can be attended in person
30
Jun
2016
18:30 21:00
Summer Concerts in the Park: Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
The dynamic and high-energy Victoria Soul Gospel Choir delivers the sounds of Mo...
Free
Willows Beach Park
Event can be attended in person
12
Dec
2015
19:30 21:30
Soul Christmas Concert: Checo Tohomaso, Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
The Victoria Soul Gospel Choir with Checo Tohomaso. Join us in a Soul Gospel cel...
$20
United Commons (First Metropolitan United Church)
Event can be attended in person
30
Jun
2015
18:30 20:30
Motown Gospel Party for Canada Day: Checo Tohomaso, Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
Bring your lawnchair or better yet dance with us! This is where Motown, R&B, ...
Free
Willows Beach Park
Event can be attended in person
02
May
2015
19:30 21:30
Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
Motown, R&B, and Gospel music that will make you want to get up and dance! Proc...
$20
United Commons (First Metropolitan United Church)
Event can be attended in person
12
Dec
2014
19:30
A Soulful Christmas Concert (Mustard Seed benefit): Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
Come join us to celebrate the Christmas season with a soul-stirring gospel twist.
$20
United Commons (First Metropolitan United Church)
Event can be attended in person
05
Jul
2014
19:30 21:00
Motown Gospel Choir: Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
50 voices behind a Motown veteran from the bands of Marvin Gaye, Lionel Ritchie....
$10
United Commons (First Metropolitan United Church)
Event can be attended in person
05
Sep
2010
12:00 13:00
Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
 
Free
Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Event can be attended in person
27
Jun
2009
15:00
Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
 
Free
Centennial Square
Event can be attended in person
04
Apr
2009
Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
Finale concert for Embrace Aging month and Eldercare Victoria
Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Event can be attended in person
31
Aug
2008
13:45 14:45
Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
 
Free
Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Event can be attended in person
12
May
2007
19:30
Victoria Soul Gospel Choir
Checo Tohomaso and the Victoria Soul Gospel Choir perform a rousing concert in s...
$5-$18
Centennial United Church
Event can be attended in person